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Lufkin Environmental
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Serving Rochester, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew was friendly, efficient, and did very good work. They answered all my questions and gave us tips for future tree care. I would use them for any tree project I have in the future."
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+6

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
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Reinhart Grounds Maintenance, Inc.
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Serving Rochester, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1986

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Reinhart Grounds Maintenance, Inc., is one of the largest full service commercial landscape companies in the central Illinois region. We have been able to meet the needs of any size customer by using the most advanced equipment, latest techniques and highly trained staff. Please call us today for a quote!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Double D & Son Tree Experts, LLC
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Serving Rochester, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"My tree removal , stump grinding and trimming was completed in a timely and efficient manner. Devon was very good at communicating and making sure that the job was done to my satisfaction. They did an excellent job cleaning up too. I would rehire them for any future projects."
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+7

Response time2 days
Response rate90%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

It's easy to misidentify trees that appear to be maple trees due to similarities in leaf shapes. Sweetgum, sycamore, and yellow poplar all have leaf shapes and appearances similar to maples. The fact that around a dozen maple tree varieties exist, only about half of which are considered common, makes misidentification an often typical occurrence.  

No, you should never top maple trees. Topping injures the tree and leads to the rapid growth of a weak canopy, which can be hazardous to rooftops and utility lines. Removing the crown can also leave the interior bark vulnerable to sun damage, leading to insects and disease. A topped tree can also reduce property value and permanently damage the appearance of a tree.

Generally, you’ll want to prune back the trunk by 1 to 2 feet each year to promote bushy growth. Doing so concentrates vegetative buds closer to the bottom of the tree, where you can easily harvest fruit. For side shoots that are a year old, leave at least six leaves. 

Never remove more than 30% of a tree’s foliage during pruning—even if your tree is really overgrown. Removing this much foliage at a time could kill your tree.

Ensures complete removal and mitigates risks of underground root damage.

You can start your search for a reputable arborist online by looking for professionals who hold the proper licensing and are fully insured. Next, read through some online reviews to see what kind of service the expert brings to the table, and confirm that they don’t have a history of complaints with the Better Business Bureau. Finally, you can ask the professional for a list of references and then call them to ask questions about the service, professionalism, value, and more that the expert brings to the table.

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